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Does streaming directly off an external HD dramatically lower its life span? (zerobytes.monster)

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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Rotisseriejedi on 2024-09-22 00:42:57.

I have a 20 TB WD Elements loaded with movies and TV. Since I got it I’ve been transferring things o want to watch to a thumb drive and streaming to TV via USB that way.

Curious to if I steamed right off the HD 3-4 hours a day, would that put a lot of strain on it?

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